He was born on Feb. 11, 1960, in Harrisburg, the son of the late Clifford and Dorothy (Lawrence) Curtis. John married Sherry Stricklin on June 18, 1982. John was a heavy equipment operator for Morris Excavating of Galatia and a member of Dorrisville Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Sherry Curtis of Harrisburg; four sons, John Clifford Curtis Jr. and fiancé Melissa Thompson, Jason Curtis, James Curtis, and Joshua Curtis, all of Harrisburg; two brothers, Gary and Jamie Curtis, both of Harrisburg; three grandchildren, Jordan, Ashdin and Landon.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Vickery Funeral Chapel of Shawneetown will be in charge of arrangements. Memorials in John’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association.